In line with Sections 11 and 13 of the Civil Service Law 1993 (PNDCL 327), the Ministry of Youth and Sports by Executive Instrument (EI) 12 of the Civil Service Ministries Instrument 2021, is mandated to initiate and formulate Youth and Sports policies as well as coordinate, evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the performance of the sector to achieve national integration and international recognition.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports exists to provide effective leadership in the formulation, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Youth and Sports development policies and foster greater public-private sector participation for national and international integration.